The Busybody Book Club - a sweet, cozy mystery about unexpected friendships.

Nova Davies left London after a traumatic incident and moved to Cornwall with her fiancé Craig. She loves working at the St. Tredock Community Center, where she started a book club. After their most recent meeting, £10,000 raised for the much-needed repair of the center's roof was stolen from Nova's office, which had been accidentally left unlocked. This incident puts Nora's job in jeopardy, as well as the fate of the Community Center. Meanwhile, Nora is also trying to prepare for her wedding, as her domineering future mother-in-law makes things very challenging. Led by Agatha Christie fan Phyllis, the book club members become amateur sleuths to find the thief. Their primary suspect is Michael, who had attended several of the book club meetings and has disappeared under mysterious circumstances, including the recent death and possible murder of his mother. Michael's wife, Cynthia, is also not above their suspicion. Phyllis knows the group can do better than the police. She puts on her Miss Marple hat, and they get to work. 

Author Freya Sampson writes delightful novels about people coming together and offering support to one another when they need it the most. The Busybody Book Club is another example of the author's special ability to create "found family."  This fast-paced, quick read will put a big smile on your face. 

Many thanks to Berkley Publishing for the advance. 

Rated 4.25 out of 5 stars.

Cozy Mystery.

Publication Date: May 27, 2025.

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